The fisherman in the picture is named Albert and the long spear his is using is known as Assegai.

Albert and his clans fishing technique is unique in the world.

Stephane said: I have never seen this pop in of fishing anywhere else.

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In New Caledonia, some prawn fisherman use Assegai.

But jumping like this with that incredible precision was absolutely amazing and typical of Loyalty Island.

Eventually he returned to his homeland seven years ago to re-discover his native country.

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Ducandas continues to document the beautiful islands of New Caledonia, which you might see in hisFlickr stream.

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